Position Overview:
This leadership role oversees and coordinates Project Quality Managers within the Propulsion Systems division in North America, ensuring compliance with Stellantis quality standards, effective project execution, and optimal performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Project Quality team for North American Propulsion Systems, including launch task forces.
Serve as the primary liaison with the regionalPRS Quality Manager representative, and with the Global PQM manager
Determine staffing requirements based on the Engineering Product Plan, PS footprint, and headcount objectives.
Manage recruitment, internal mobility, career development, and training for team members.
Provide leadership and accountability across engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing quality deliverables.
Implement Stellantis and PS Project Quality Management processes and tools; QMS (Quality Management System), drive local adoption and continuous improvement.
Build strong cross-functional relationships withinProduct Development, After-Sales, Plants, and Purchasing teams.
Maintain and enhance the technical competencies of the team.
Oversee quality KPIs, APQP processes, and technical support.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology or related degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management or core team leadership within the automotive industry.
Background in engineering, vehicle/mechanical plant operations, or project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to all organizational levels.
Rigorous, pragmatic, and results driven.
Proven leadership, accountability, and team management abilities.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills; adept at managing complex situations.
Advanced synthesis and communication capabilities.
Confident in engaging with senior management and making decisions under pressure
Proven conflict resolution skills and ability to implement creative ideas effectively
Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., APQP, DFSS, FMEA, 8D).
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
